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CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, New York

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About

The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York (CUNY Graduate Center) is a public research institution and postgraduate university in New York City. Formed in 1961 as Division of Graduate Studies at City University of New York, it was renamed to Graduate School and University Center in 1969. Serving as the principal doctorate-granting institution of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, CUNY Graduate Center is classified as "R1: Doctoral University–Very High Spending and Doctorate Production". CUNY Graduate Center is located at the B. Altman and Company Building at 365 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. It offers 32 doctoral programs, 18 master's programs, and operates over 30 research centers and institutes.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$15,185
Estimated total for international students
US$19,878
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$7,235
Total cost for in-state students
US$11,928
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
3,254
Graduate students
6,050
International undergraduates
2%
Students per teacher
13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
68%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$69,504

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (281)

Bachelor's degrees111 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArcheologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArea StudiesBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDigital Humanities and Textual StudiesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman BiologyHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologySociology and AnthropologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees61 subjects
AnthropologyArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiopsychologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCognitive ScienceCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputational ScienceComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesLiteratureMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologyStatisticsUrban Studies/Affairs
Doctoral degrees39 subjects
AnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiopsychologyBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociology
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates21 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyEducation, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesGround TransportationHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching Assistants/AidesUrban Studies/Affairs
Post-baccalaureate certificates17 subjects
Area StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherCultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisDemographyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMedieval and Renaissance StudiesPhilosophyPublic AdministrationSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, Other
Graduate certificates30 subjects
Area StudiesArea, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, OtherBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputational ScienceComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherCultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisDemographyEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesJournalismLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMedieval and Renaissance StudiesNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Sciences, GeneralTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, Other

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.